Music from the Hills of Home

Music from the Hills of Home began in November, 1989, with hosts Katie Laur and Buddy Griffin.  The show was intended as a bluegrass format with forays into other kinds of roots music -- its title, Music from the Hills of Home -- was meant to encompass many kinds of music which might have a "down-home" feel.  Wayne Clyburn joined Katie as co-host in late 1989, when Buddy left to join a musical group on the road, and Wayne and Katie have grown in first-hand knowledge and expertise where bluegrass and old-time country music are concerned.  Their in-studio guest interviews have included Bela Fleck, John Hartford, Peter Rowan, and too many more to list.  Join them from 6 to 9 on any given Sunday for the best in acoustic roots music.

The Two-Way
11:40 am
Wed December 7, 2011

Prosecutor Won't Seek Death Penalty For Mumia Abu-Jamal

One of the highest-profile murder cases in recent decades just took another important turn: "Philadelphia's district attorney announced this morning that he will not continue to seek the death penalty for Mumia Abu-Jamal," WHYY reports.

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E-Town

E-town features performances from many of today's top musical artists as well as conversations and information about the world around us.

Little Steven's Underground Garage

Each week Little Steven takes audiences on a two hour trip down the path of what was cool in all six decades of Rock and Roll, a celebration of Pop culture, and features the best emerging new bands worldwide. Visit the garage for playlists.

Friday Morning Requests

Named "Best Request Show" by CityBeat Magazine (likely because it's the only request show on the radio, but we'll take it), Friday Morning Requests is your time to play Program Director.  Send your requests to radio@wnku.org, Tweet them to @WNKU, or call 859-572-7897 when the request line opens up at 9am every Friday morning.

Voices4theSoul

“VOICES4theSoul” is a show that features meaningful songs that connect us all.Songs about things like courage, faith in one’s self, taking care of our planet and each other, grace and peace. Sometimes we look at metaphors in songs like mountains and valleys, falling, climbing, and flying. Usually the artists are ones you’ll recognize from other WNKU playlists, but sometimes new artists are introduced and even an occasional short interview is included to share the artist’s intimate stories and insights on the meaning and motivation behind their songs.

The Two-Way
11:15 am
Wed December 7, 2011

Though Accusers Are 'Credible,' No State Charges Against Syracuse Coach

A local prosecutor says he believes two men who have alleged that a former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach sexually abused them when they were children are credible — but can't pursue charges because the statute of limitations has passed.

The Associated Press reports that the decision by Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick only means that there won't be a case brought against Bernie Fine under state law. "A federal probe is ongoing," AP notes.

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Fur Peace Ranch

Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch is a guitar camp attracting students from all over the world to rural Ohio to learn from legends of blues, acoustic and rock guitar. Fur Peace Ranch brings to the airwaves a series of concerts from the ranch's concert stage.

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